Letter to Angelica Church, 1793 November 27.

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Letter to Angelica Church, 1793 November 27.

Jefferson writes from Germantown, Pa. expressing his concern for the imprisoned Lafayette and doubts that President Washington will have any influence in obtaining his release; regrets the loss of Madame de Corny's fortune in the Revolution; conveys dismay that Maria Cosway has retired to a convent; wishes Angelica and Kitty would come visit at Monticello; announces the marriage of his daughter Martha and his forthcoming retirement from politics and his joy at retiring to Monticello with his family, farm and books.

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